United Pet Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 1.2 million aquarium heaters because of potential fire and laceration hazards.
A wiring problem can cause the Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
The Cincinnati company said Thursday that there have been 38 reports of fires that caused property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. There has been one report of an eye injury suffered when the heater forcefully broke in a consumer's hands.
The heaters are black plastic tubes and have a temperature adjustment knob at the top. The model name "Stealth" appears in white letters or "Stealth Pro" in red letters on the heater's side. The model number and wattage rating are printed below the model name. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits.
Consumers can contact the company at 800-338-4896 or visit its web site at www.marineland.com for additional information.
The heaters were sold for between $20 and $300 at pet stores nationwide and online from January 2004 through February 2011.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement heater or a full refund.
The recall announcement was made in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A wiring problem can cause the Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
The Cincinnati company said Thursday that there have been 38 reports of fires that caused property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. There has been one report of an eye injury suffered when the heater forcefully broke in a consumer's hands.
The heaters are black plastic tubes and have a temperature adjustment knob at the top. The model name "Stealth" appears in white letters or "Stealth Pro" in red letters on the heater's side. The model number and wattage rating are printed below the model name. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits.
Consumers can contact the company at 800-338-4896 or visit its web site at www.marineland.com for additional information.
The heaters were sold for between $20 and $300 at pet stores nationwide and online from January 2004 through February 2011.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement heater or a full refund.
The recall announcement was made in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
